geboten
Translation
required, necessary, advisable, appropriate
Examples
Hier ist Vorsicht geboten.
Caution is required here.
Es ist geboten, schnell zu handeln.
It is advisable to act quickly.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is geboten sth. is required/advisable Patience is geboten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: notwendig (necessary), erforderlich (required), ratsam (advisable); Antonyms: unangebracht (inappropriate), unnötig (unnecessary)
Etymology
Past participle of 'bieten' (to offer). What is 'offered' by the situation is what is required or appropriate.
Memory Tips
Imagine a situation 'offering' you a warning, making caution 'required'. The situation bids you to be careful.